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NYT Mini • August 26, 2025

Sign of life

Answer:

PULSE

Hint:

Check your wrist to find what doctors measure to confirm a heartbeat.

Explanation:

"Sign of life" is a straightforward clue pointing to something that confirms a person or organism is alive. The answer "PULSE" fits because it refers to the rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is pumped by the heart—a key indicator of life. There’s no wordplay here; it’s a direct definition where the clue and answer align literally. Think of a doctor checking for a pulse to confirm someone is alive.

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